"The Palace" Premiere Disappoints at Venice Film Festival
Roman Polanski's black comedy film "The Palace" received a lukewarm response during its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The audience's applause was polite but not enthusiastic, with occasional bursts of laughter. The film is set during New Year's Eve in 1999 and takes place at Switzerland's Gstaad Palace hotel. Polanski, who has a history at Venice, has faced controversy due to sexual assault allegations throughout his career. Despite the controversy, the festival's artistic director defended Polanski's inclusion, stating that the victim has forgiven him and it's time to move on. "The Palace" will be released in Italian theaters on September 28.
